summarize

Extract summaries from web pages, local files, and YouTube videos.

Updated Jun 16, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/breakingcircuits1337/agent-skills --skill summarize-breakingcircuits1337
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: summarize
Source: https://github.com/breakingcircuits1337/agent-skills/tree/main/summarize
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/breakingcircuits1337/agent-skills --skill summarize-breakingcircuits1337

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires openai, anthropic, xai, google, youtube, web pages, local files, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) and assets (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

The summarize skill addresses the challenge of quickly understanding the content of lengthy texts or videos without the need for extensive reading or viewing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Text Summarization: Generate summaries from web pages, local files, and YouTube links.
  • Video Summary Extraction: Extract summaries from YouTube videos, providing an alternative to watching the entire video.
  • Use Case: If you have a long article or video, you can use the summarize skill to get the main points in a concise format.

Quick Start

Summarize the content of a web page or local file by providing its URL or path.

Frequently Asked Questions about summarize

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I summarize a YouTube video without watching the entire content?

You can summarize a YouTube video by providing its link to generate a concise text overview of the main points. This allows you to understand video content without watching the entire length.

What is the best way to extract a summary from a local file or web page?

To extract a summary from a local file or web page, provide its file path or URL to generate a concise text overview. This works for web pages and local documents to quickly capture main points.

Do I need an API key to generate AI summaries from text and video content?

Yes, you need API access to external summarization services like OpenAI, Anthropic, xAI, or Google. These API keys are required to process text and video content into AI-generated summaries.

Does the text summarization process work with podcasts and local documents?

Yes, text summarization works with podcasts, local documents, web pages, and YouTube videos. It processes these various formats to deliver concise overviews of information-rich materials.

Can I use Google or Anthropic models for video summary extraction?

Yes, you can use Google or Anthropic models for video summary extraction. The process supports API access to multiple summarization services including OpenAI, Anthropic, xAI, and Google.